an internal state that arouses, directs, and maintains behavior
What is motivation
100
What lies at the top of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
Self-actualization
100
an outcome or attainment an individual is striving to accomplish
What is a goal?
100
the belief that ability is a fixed characteristic that cannot be changed
What is an entity view of ability?
100
Why did I receive a Winnie-the-Pooh T-shirt in Disney World?
to cope with worry
200
motivation associated with activities that are their own reward (think Forrest Gump)
What is intrinsic motivation
200
When the deficiency needs are met, does motivation increase or decrease?
decrease
200
List three characteristics of goals that enhance motivation and persistence
specific, elaborated, moderately difficult, likely to be reached in the near future
200
the belief that ability is a set of skills that can be changed
What is an incremental view of ability?
200
Which type of interest is more enduring: situational or personal?
personal
300
motivation created by external factors such as rewards and punishments
What is extrinsic motivation?
300
What are the three components of self-determination theory?
the need for competence, autonomy and control, and relatedness
300
What is the difference between mastery and performance goal orientations?
With mastery goal orientations, we are learning without worrying about how we measure up to others. With performance goals, we are interested in looking good in front of our peers.
300
According to Weiner, what are the three dimensions into which attributed success/failures can be categorized?
Locus, stability, and controllability
300
What is the effect of competence on interest?
positive relationship
400
What is the source of motivation in humanistic views?
Intrinsic motivation
400
What is defined as the desire to have our own wishes, rather than external rewards or pressures, determine our actions?
What is the need for autonomy?
400
Name the goal orientation associated with this focus: avoiding looking stupid
Performance-avoid
400
Does the following attribution for a failure indicate a high or low level of self-efficacy?
"I should have double-checked my work"
high
400
For complex tasks, what level of arousal is best?
low
500
Social cognitive theorists see motivation as the product of what two forces?
Expectancy X Value
500
Is the following an example of a controlling, or an informational activity?
Your papers are due on Monday. Today we are going to the school library. In the library, you will find information from books and Internet sites to use for your paper. Don't waste your time; don't goof off; make sure to get your work done. In the library, you may work by yourself or with a partner.
controlling
500
What three factors help to make goal setting in the classroom effective?
Feedback, goal framing, and goal acceptance
500
Without intervention, failure-accepting students will eventually develop what condition?
learned helplessness
500
Name a problem-focused self-regulating strategy for coping with anxiety?
planning a study schedule, borrowing good notes, finding a protected place to study